Farm Africa is an international
non-governmental organization working to end hunger and bring prosperity to
rural Africa. We work to increase the incomes and improve food security of
smallholder farmers, pastoralists, agro-pastoralists, and forest dwellers in
East Africa. A core part of our strategy is to ensure that our interventions
are both economically sustainable and scalable. The systematic integration of
market linkages in implementing programmes is crucial to our ability to scale
our interventions cost-effectively. Farm Africa has the ambition to be the
leading European NGO specialising in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management
and Market Engagement.

Job Summary: Farm Africa Uganda is rapidly expanding and
anticipate requiring the services of a variety of technical experts to support
the delivery of our growing portfolio of projects over the coming months and
years.We are therefore requesting
senior level experts interested in both short-term and long-term consulting
opportunities with Farm Africa Uganda to submit their details for consideration
for forthcoming assignments. We anticipate requiring support in a number of
diverse areas, primarily focusing on smallholder engagement in agricultural
value chains and agribusiness.

In-depth knowledge of the agricultural sector in Uganda,
particularly experience with regards to supporting the commercialisation
of smallholder agriculture

At least eight years of experience working within the smallholder
agriculture and agribusiness sectors in East Africa, four years’ of which
must have been in Uganda

Working on large scale grant funded programmes or commercial
contracts focusing on key agricultural value chains in Uganda

Experience in designing projects or interventions that support
smallholder farmers or small-scale producers to commercialise their
operations

Delivering (or overseeing delivery of) technical assistance to a
variety of different stakeholders within the agricultural value chain
including producer organisations, off-takers and SMEs

Experience in using a wide range of different tools and approaches
to promote the participation of young people, women, and people with
disabilities in agriculture and agribusiness

Delivering (or overseeing delivery of) business development services
to agribusinesses.

Skills

Excellent IT skills, and in particular the ability to manage and
manipulate large, complex budgets using Excel

Ability to identify areas of weakness and support capacity
development amongst both project teams and external stakeholders such as
producer organisations and SMEs

Excellent communication skills, written and oral, with the ability
to distil complex information into accessible language

Values:Farm Africa’s values are very important to us as an employer and they are
also very important to our employees. All prospective employees and consultants
should take some time to carefully consider our values and how they fit with
your own personal values before expressing an interest in working with Farm
Africa.

Our values

Expert: Deep
expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of
everything Farm Africa does.

Grounded: Positive
change starts with Africa’s people, so our experts work closely with local
communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.

Impactful: We take
a long-term view so we can deliver lasting changes for farmers and their
families.

Bold: We model
innovative new approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that
are failing.

How to Apply:

If you are
interested in being considered for future opportunities with Farm Africa,
please submit your current CV, availability, and anticipated fee rate or salary
expectations to: consulting@farmafrica.org

NB:
Please DO NOT send additional documents such as certificates and references
with your application. Successful candidates ONLY will be required to provide
these documents during the referencing process.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Forcier Consulting
was founded in response to the overwhelming demand for data, research and
information in some of the most challenging environments in Africa. While we
aim to produce reliable and high-quality research in these complex settings, we
also make long-term investments in building the capacity of national staff to
serve as researchers and consultants. Through this approach, not only do we
ensure that today's decision-makers are able to create evidence-based policies
and programs, but we also establish a research legacy and sustainable
technical services industry within each country we work in.

Handicap
International is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation
working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work
alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs,
improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and
fundamental rights. Handicap International is outraged by the injustice faced
by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of
solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live
in dignity.

In October 2017, HI
launched its new programme directed at the refugee response in Arua District,
West Nile region. HI is currently implementing psychosocial support services,
community-based rehabilitation, protection of persons with specific needs, and
disability inclusion. These actions are implemented in Omugo Settlement, the
extension of Rhino Camp Settlement where most new refugees are being settled,
and Imvepi Settlement.

These actions
comprise the four components of HI’s Uganda Refugee Response Strategy. Funding
is secured until end December 2018. The total mission portfolio is 1.5 million
EURO, implemented by a staff of 40. While current activities are limited to
Arua District, HI intends to expand the scope to other refugee areas including
other districts in Northern Uganda hosting South Sudanese refugee populations,
and the Congolese refugee sites in Western Uganda. Furthermore, HI is launching
a longer-term development project on Inclusive Health, and exploring other
development opportunities in inclusive education and livelihoods.

HI is legally
registered in Uganda having obtained the NGO Permit, the Certificate of
Incorporation, and the Memorandum of Understanding from the Office of the Prime
Minister. These legal documents are required to implement activities in Uganda.
HI’s Head Office is in Kampala, and field operations are based in the office in
Arua Town

Objective of the assignment

The objective of
this assignment is to ensure that organisation's internal controls, processes,
guidelines and policies are adequate, effective and in compliance with
governmental requirements, industry standards and organisation’s policies; that
reporting mechanisms prevent errors in financial statements.

Timing and duration

·Applicant
should detail needed timing and duration for the full completion of assignment.

·Duration
to be audited is financial year: 01/07/2017-30/06/2018

Methodology

·The
methodology will be detailed in the Engagement letter but should be indicated
in the proposal document for prior review. The audit will be conducted in
accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), as promulgated by
the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (the “IAASB”).

·As part
of the exercise, the Auditor will consider, solely for the purpose of planning
the audit and determining the nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures,
the Project’s internal control over financial reporting.

·In
accordance with the ISAs the Auditor will communicate certain matters related
to the conduct and results of the audit to those charged with governance. The
Auditor will provide the final audit report and Management Letter at the end of
the assignment.

Deliverables

·Engagement
letter by 25/06/2018

·Draft
report by 06/08/2018.

·Final
report and Management Letter by 20/08/2018

Support and resources to be provided

·HI will
provide logistical support including travel, accommodation and meals during
fieldwork. All normal office facilities and supplies will be provided – but the
Auditor will provide their own computer

·Contracting
will be processed by the Finance, Admin and HR Manager and signed off by the
Country Manager. We will provide all key project-related documents such as are
necessary to perform the assignment, prior to the start of the exercise. The
Finance, Admin and HR Manager will work closely with the Auditor and play a
logistical support role during the exercise.

Key documents and sources of information to be consulted

Information and key
documents will be provided upon assignment. In case any additional information
will be needed to Audit firm in order to complete their offer email from
“Contact details” to be contacted.

Qualifications:

To apply, you must
be a Registered Audit Firm that has worked with International NGOs on similar
assignment and registered with ICPA Uganda.

How to Apply:

Interested firms are
required to submit detailed technical and financial proposals to undertake the
assignment, to: e.fuks@hi.org with subject “HI UG External audit FY 2018-2018”
5 p.m. (Uganda time) on 15th June 2018. Enquiries may be directed to the same
e-mail address. No applications send in hard copies will be considered.

NB: Please
note that this is a competitive process and only the successful firm will be
contacted. No phone calls.

RSM is one of the
world’s sixth largest network of independent audit, tax and consulting firms.
RSM provides audit, assurance, tax and consulting services to clients in the
sectors of financial services, manufacturing and trading, agriculture, public
sector, hospitality among others. RSM in Eastern Africa is a member of RSM, the
6th largest global network of accounting firms that serves clients in 120
countries supported by more than 43,000 professionals. We are currently
recruiting self-driven individuals to join our highly motivated team that is
united by our vision “Eastern Africa’s most sought after and trusted audit, tax
and consulting firm driven by a passionate team.”

Job Summary: The
Tax Senior will support RSM’s expanding tax services division, we invite
applications from pro-active and dynamic individuals for the position of Tax
senior. The Tax senior will be responsible for execution of client tax
engagements which include planning, executing, directing and completing tax
engagements under the direct supervision of the Tax manager.

Assisting the tax teamto
prepare briefs on current tax developments and changes in tax legislation

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The RSM Tax Senior should hold full professional qualifications i.e.
CPA (U), ACCA with a Bachelor’s degree
in Commerce, Law, Economics or business related disciplines

At least three years continuous tax compliance and consulting
experience

Extensive knowledge of Ugandan tax laws and practice

How to Apply:

All candidates
should submit their applications and detailed CVs indicating a daytime contact
telephone number to the following address with the Email subject indicated as
[applicant name and position that you are applying for]

Living Goods (LG) is an NGO
focused on improving lives by ensuring every woman and child has access to
basic healthcare at the community level. LG currently operates in Uganda and
Kenya with the head office in California, USA. It counts nearly 250 staff based
either in capital cities or in the field. LG is expanding rapidly and plans to
grow to approximately 1,000 employees across Africa by 2023. The current staff
count is 310 overall with nearly 160 in Uganda and 137 in Kenya. Given our plans for growth and appreciation of
the need for risk management, LG needs to ensure its approach to and management
of health and safety are fit for purpose.

Job Summary: LG seeks a
suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake a health and safety
review of our operations across Uganda and Kenya. Following the review, the
consultant will review and develop policies, procedures, resources and training
aimed at optimizing the effectiveness of LG’s approach to Health & Safety.

Scope of work

Conduct
a gap analysis of LG’s existing staff health, safety and training
policies, procedures, guidelines, work instructions, etc including
consulting with key members of staff

Recommend
changes to existing policies, procedures, guidelines, work instructions,
roles, etc., to bring LG in line with best practice in the international
development sector and legal/funder compliance and remedy deficiencies
identified from the gap analysis, taking into account the diverse nature
of LG’s workforce and operating environments.

Develop
new written policies, procedures, tools and other related resources to be
included in the Health and Safety Manual.

Conduct
a training needs analysis

Develop
a training program with supporting materials and deliver a Training of
Trainers (ToT) for relevant LG staff in KE and UG.

Deliverables

Draft
and final gap analysis report. This report will include outcomes of the
review of existing work health and safety documentation and
recommendations for improvement improvements including staff that should
be responsible;